st. mary of vernon catholic church...were we will unload and sort the truckloads of christmas gifts...

Welcome! We are pleased that you have come

to worship with us. The doors and hearts of

our parish family of faith are always open, and we invite you

to contact us at any time:

Parish Office: 847-362-1005

Fax:

847-362-6375

Religious Education: 847-362-0653

Youth Ministry: 847-362-1021

Parish Website:

www.maryofvernon.org

Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Reception Desk in the

Church Narthex. Please ask the receptionist for more information.

St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church 236 US Hwy 45

Indian Creek, Illinois 60061

Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017

Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 AM—7:00 PM Thursday 8:30 AM—4:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM—Noon Friday 8:30 AM—3:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM—12:30 PM (In Narthex)

PREP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AT 1:00 P.M.

In the Great Hall of the Rev. John P. Finnegan Parish Center

Come see the story of the birth of Jesus as told by our talented PREP students. Prior to the pageant, there will be musical entertainment provided by students.

Refreshments will be served following the performance.

All are welcome! No ticket required.

DID YOU KNOW? THURSDAY HAS BECOME OUR PARISH DAY OF PRAYER! Every Thursday, all year, there are special prayer opportunities at St. Mary of Vernon. See the schedule below and attend whatever suits your interest: First Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m.—Eucharistic Adoration in the Day Chapel

Second Thursdays, 6:30—7:00 p.m.—Vespers in the Day Chapel

Third Thursdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m.—Lectio Divina in the Day Chapel

Fourth Thursdays, after 9:00 a.m. Mass (@ 9:30—10:00 a.m.) - Morning Prayer with intentions for the parish community in the Church

Fifth Thursdays—special prayer opportunities TBA (may include Taize Prayer, Rosary, Ignatian Contemplation, or an occasional presentation on various forms of prayer. Check the bulletin for details)

THOUGHTS OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

Perhaps you have not been baptized into a Christian Community. Perhaps your spouse is Catholic and you aren't. Perhaps you were brought up Catholic but were not fully initiated.

There are many reasons for wanting to learn more about the Catholic Church. The good news is that the Catholic Com-munity of St. Mary of Vernon has an excellent program for those who would like to learn more about our Church and/or Faith. Low key/no pressure, informal Q&A, meeting with a small group of parishioners willing to share their experi-ence. Individuals who would like to know more can drop in on these weekly open discussion meetings – currently held on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in the Lower Level of the Rectory; December dates include Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Or to connect with someone on our team for basic information or to set up an appointment to discuss specific questions or goals, con-tact Maureen Evers (847-362-1005 or [email protected]) or Mark Zwolski (847-644-7073 or [email protected]).

December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent

HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS

If you would like to help decorate for Christmas, we will be putting up trees after the 11:15 Mass Sunday, December 17th. We welcome all helpers! It is helpful to bring a pair of work gloves.

Should you have any questions, please call Teri Feurer at 847-487-4723.

PARISH LIBRARY CART IN NARTHEX NEXT WEEKEND

The Parish Library Cart will be in the Narthex next weekend,

December 16-17. Stop by after Mass and browse what we have to offer for inspirational reading, viewing, or lis-

tening. Books, DVDs, and CDs may be checked out for one month.

Please remember to return any items that you have previously checked out.

SMV RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 7:00 pm

The next quarterly meeting of the St. Mary of Vernon Respect Life Committee will be on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm in Room 118 in the Finnegan Parish Center. New mem-bers are always welcome. For more infor-mation, contact Miriam Preussner at [email protected] or 224-628-1187.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP DECEMBER 12, 2017

St. Mary of Vernon’s Caregiver Support Group is designed to assist the family

members who provide care. Together we help find community resources, offer educational and spiritual support and a ‘listening ear’ in their Caregiver journey. This group is for general caregiving, not specific to a particular health issue or age of care recipient. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Rectory Meeting Room (lower level of the rectory). Our gathering this month is December 12. No pre-registration is required. Inquiries can be directed to Sr. Mary Barbara Hassler, Director of Ministry of Care, St. Mary of Vernon, at 847-362-1005 or Diane Cinnick, LCPC/CADC at 847-609-1826.


CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS The St. Mary of Vernon Parish Office will be open limited hours the week after Christmas. We will be open Tuesday, December 26 through Thursday, December 28 with limited staff from 9 a.m. to noon. The office will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

WE BELONG TO CHRIST IN THE CHURCH: A PRACTICAL ECCLESIOLOGY FOR RENEW MY CHURCH

FATHER LOUIS J. CAMELI

(We resume this series of articles, Part 5 of which appeared in the November 5 bulletin)

Part 6 God’s essential gifts which give the Church its form and identity

A foundational gift or grace which God gives to the Church is communion or a deep unity in community. This flows from the pattern of God’s merciful plan for us: “It has pleased God...to make men [and women] holy and save them not merely as individuals without any mutual bonds, but by making them into a single people…” (Lumen gentium, 9) And the night before he died, the Lord Jesus prayed for the unity of the Church: “...that they may all be one...as you, Father, are in me and I am in you…” (John 17:21). A second essential gift and identifying marker of the Church is the Word of life entrusted to the Church. The Church holds the Word and shares the Word. And intimately connected to the Word are the sacraments, which celebrate and make present the saving mysteries of Jesus Christ. When the Church celebrates the sacraments, it makes the saving mysteries of Jesus Christ available and accessible across time and space. Through the sacraments we are drawn into union with Jesus Christ who is our life. Another holy gift of the Church is mission. The Lord sends his Church into the world, as he says, “Go and proclaim the Good News.” That mission is both a gift and responsibility for the Church and all who belong to the community of faith. Mission means being in the world and for the world in the name of Jesus. Mission leads to new life in the Church through the initiation of new believers. Mission also means working for jus-tice, peace, and a profound respect for all life, which are constitu-tive elements of proclaiming the Gospel. Among the apostles, Jesus singled out Peter to serve his Church in a particular way. Peter was to be a “rock”, a foundation and firm reference point for true faith. He was to “feed the sheep”, that is, nurture and keep the flock together. He was to confirm or strength-en his brothers and sisters on their journey to God. This ministry of Peter continues as a gift in the Church through the ministry of the Pope, who is our “holy father” insuring fidelity, unity, and hope for those who believe. The Pope together with the bishops serves the Church in response to Jesus’ prayer the night before he died: “...that they may all be one.” (John 17:21) Question: Of these gifts in the Church—community, word, sacra-ment, mission, and Peter’s ministry—which ones have touched my life and inspired me in a special way? How have I or can I carry these gifts forward?

PRAYER FOR “RENEW MY CHURCH” Lord Jesus, you speak to us today. as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, you call to us and say: “Renew My Church.” Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us to hear you clearly to listen to each other attentively to imagine our future boldly to discern your direction wisely to persevere in your holy will courageously to stay together in charity to surrender our own plans readily to embrace the greater good to hand on your gifts to future generations. May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.



NEWS OF COMFORT In a time of preparation, much of it having to do with material things, it is good to hear the words of Isaiah, “Comfort, give comfort to my people, / says your God” (Isaiah 40:1). In a time of such stress and rush, when our usual burdens are augmented by piles of Christmas preparations, we can choose to slow down, take some time to heal, and appreciate the enormous gift we are about to receive. Christ, the Son of God, has become one of us, and knows our human limitations. Yet God, even now, is freeing us from the burdens that our inattentive-ness to our God and to our deepest inner longings have heaped upon us. The Lord comes, not as a king with mighty armies, but as a shepherd leading the flocks with care and tenderness. Isaiah prophesies good news: our oppression is over, our sins forgiven. The savior we have awaited is coming, not the first time, but in the end times, as our salvation.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

ALPHA OMEGA ST. MARY OF VERNON HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY

Medical and Permission Forms, if required, can be found on the parish website: www.maryofvernon.org or in the Kiosk (wooden tower) in the Narthex (gathering space of the Church).

Vicariate Service Day

Sunday, December 10th 1:15PM—8:15PM

This is an awesome day of service to others! Plan on a long afternoon. We will join with teens from other parishes to do a variety of service projects including working at the Catholic Charities’ Gift Warehouse were we will unload and sort the truckloads of Christmas Gifts for families in need and filling bags with socks and personal care items for P.A.D.S. Be sure to dress warm. Permission Form required - may be turned at the event; but please call so we have a participation count. Admission: $10 We need adult chaperones to drive us to Waukegan & stay for the day—please call Jim to volunteer (847-362-1021)

Mission Trip Information Meeting Thursday, December 14th

7:00PM-8:30PM

This is an information meeting for all interested in going on 2018’s Summer Mission Trip. All current high school teens and those who will be freshman in the fall of 2018 are eligible to go on the Mission Trip. We will discuss all of the trip details, and will be taking trip deposits. We will be meeting in the Parish Cen-ter Quad classrooms.

Christmas Drop-In Sunday, December 17th

6:30PM—9:00PM

Take a mental break from studying and come join us! We will have an Ugly Sweater Contest and a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Please wear your best ugly sweater and bring a wrapped white elephant gift– a fun, used item or an inexpensive humorous thing. We’ll have snacks too! Please join us in the Parish Cen-ter.

No Event Sunday, December 24th or 31st Enjoy your Christmas and New Year’s Eves!

Bowling Night Sunday, January 7th

6:30—9:00 PM

PIN this date on your calendar. There’ll be fun to SPARE! More information to come... (We need a few adults to chaperone - Call Jim 847-362-1021 to participate)


SHARING HANDS 2017 CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET

PROGRAM Each year the Sharing Hands ministry provides a Christmas food basket and gifts to a number of needy families in our area. This year approximately 100 families have

been signed up for this special program. The gifts for the families are acquired through the ‘Gift Sunday’ pro-gram, but we also need adopting families to donate food baskets for these families. If you are interested in providing food for one of these families in our community, please sign up on the forms in the red folder located on the reception table in the narthex. You will be contacted via letter with the details of the family, suggestions for food items, and drop off details. The client families will pick up their gifts and food baskets on Saturday, December 16, at the Parish Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All the donated food bas-kets need to be dropped off that morning, December 16, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. prior to the recipient family arrivals. Please indicate on the form the size of the family for which you would like to shop. Food certificates (Jewel, Garden Fresh, Mariano’s) along with your food choices will help supplement future needs as well. All groceries must be contained in either a box or basket and labeled with the family’s ID # (which will be noted in your letter) to avoid any mix-ups. If you have questions or need further information, call Frank Ruder at 847-362-9509. Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping to provide a better Christmas for the less fortunate in our area.


The Unemployment Line

Addressing those dreaded interview questions (part 1)…

If you’re conducting a job search while employed, expect to be asked the question: “Why are you leaving your current job?”

This question trips a lot of people up because it can get you into a negative mindset or a rant against your present (or previous) job. The interviewer only wants to know that you aren’t leaving purely for money and that you don’t have trouble ge ng along with people. Even if you were fired, the key to answering this question is to maintain undying positivity. Put a pos-

itive twist on the negatives to show your interviewer that you’ve learned significant and valuable lessons. If at all pos-sible, show the interviewer that your moving jobs is all about passion and career growth.

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How can WERC help you in your job/career search? For those who are looking to grow into a new position this year, already looking for a new job, or just about to enter the work force, the WERC team stands ready to help!

The purpose of our Wellspring Employment Resource Community (WERC) ministry is to provide a safe and effec-tive forum for sharing work search tools and techniques which can enable unemployed, underemployed, and job- searching parishioners in their efforts to find meaningful and rewarding work. Our team of experienced job seekers and HR managers provides a range of services including job search strategy/planning, resume reviews, practice inter- views, and networking recommendations.

All are welcome – from recent graduates looking for that first job to the individual with work history looking to make a change in their career or current role.

Upcoming “WERC” Events: Monday, December 18th at 7:30 PM – WERC Support Group (please note that this is not our regular “4th Monday of the month” schedule – to accommodate the holidays).

WERC members and guests will have the opportunity to meet to ask questions of our team and each other, network, share success stories and advice, and discuss some of the challenges of the job search. Our support group meets the fourth Monday of each month in room 110. All are welcome.

Refer to the SMV website for additional links to resources for job seekers. Questions? Contact the WERC team at [email protected]. Any Parishioner is welcome to join the WERC LinkedIn Group to share/ post job information – on LinkedIn, search for the WERC (Wellspring Employment Resource Community) Group and complete a “Request to Join”.

BLUE CHRISTMAS—ECUMENICAL WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 29700 N. Saint Mary’s Road, Libertyville

There are years when we hurt at Christmas time and can’t enjoy the festivities that surround us. It’s at such times that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern. We need to know that we are not alone. For this reason, we extend this invitation to join us. Through Scripture, prayers, and music, this evening becomes a time to move from feeling blue to experiencing the wonder and hope of Christmas. For more information call 847-367-4060.


BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE FROM OUR BOY SCOUT TROOP

Fresh cut Fraser Firs available in our parking lot closest to Route 45.

Tree lot is open Monday thru Friday from 6:00 p.m. —9:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Proceeds benefit SMV Scouts & Alpha Omega Youth Ministry

SMV 8th Graders and Teen Volunteers earn $20 an hour, two teens per shift, working the tree lot. Confirmation service hours are also available. M-F 6 to 7:30, 7:30 to 9, Sat, Sun hours: 10 to 8 pm A PARENT OR VIRTUS TRAINED ADULT MUST WORK THE SHIFT WITH THE TEENS. All money earned goes ONLY into their Alpha Omega Youth Ministry Bank Account. It MUST be used for the 2018 Mission Trip, All Night Lock-in or any 2018 Retreat. You must sign up for your shift in advance on SignUpGenius. Here is the link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044daba628a7fe3-20161

The PARENT present will make a fresh cut on the end of the stump

Questions: Gary Schiappacasse: [email protected], 847-691-3293 cell; or Jen at jdaniels@maryof vernon.org

CHRISTMAS TREES Fresh Cut Michigan Fraser Fir Christmas Trees: 6’ $60, 7’ $75, 8’ $85, 9’ $95, 10’ $125

Tree Bags $5 Delivery $15


MEN OF ST. MARY OF VERNON, RESERVE YOUR RETREAT NOW!

Join Deacons Jerry and Dan on this silent retreat for men, January 19-21, 2018 Contact us with any questions and visit www.jesuitretreat.org to register before the retreat fills.

Deacon Jerry Nora: [email protected]

Deacon Dan Moore: [email protected]

Retreat Master: Fr. Keith Muccino, SJ Retreat Title: Christ, the Wisdom and Power of God

The retreat will draw upon Saint Paul's reflection on the power of the Christian paradox, wherein God's seeming fool-ishness is to be seen as true wisdom, and the humility and weakness of Christ crucified is the power that redeems all things.


Sharing Hands Food Pantry Item For December:

Soup Please bring your donations to Mass or to the Sharing Hands drop-off door on the side of the Parish Center (please call for the daily code). We will see that the items get to needy families. Please ensure that food items are not past their expiration date. We must dispose of them if they are.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Many people think that Saint Francis originated the Christmas crèche, but its origins go far back. The Ba-silica of St. Mary Major in Rome has housed what is said to be relics of the cradle of Jesus since the seventh century. In time, every year during the Christmas sea-son the reliquary (container for relics) was surrounded by an increasingly grand three-dimensional scene of the place of Jesus’ birth. Rocks and trees, houses, streams, figurines of villagers going about their daily tasks were all included. It was a very dramatic presen-tation. If you’ve ever seen an elaborate model train installation, you get the idea. The proper term for this depiction is presepio, from the Latin word for “surround” or “hedge.” Over the centuries, the custom spread first to churches, and then to aristocratic homes. In Italy, whole chapels are often set aside for the presepio, and it is not unusu-al to have hundreds of figures. It can sometimes be a challenge to locate the Holy Family amid the crowd, almost like a Where’s Waldo? children’s book. The oldest surviving presepio is in St. Mary Major and dates from the thirteenth century, although many piec-es have been broken or lost. Saint Francis of Assisi took a decidedly creative step in 1233 in the village of Greccio, when he directed his followers to fill a man-ger with hay and tether an ox and ass nearby. He then invited the villagers to attend Mass outdoors near the crib, the worshipers themselves becoming a living presepio. By the seventeenth century, the tradition was well-established, particularly in Naples, and had a firm hold in Portugal, Spain, and in the Provence region of France. Today, it is not unusual to find presepios with five hundred figures, a vivid reminder of Emmanuel, God-with-us! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

OUR SICK WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER

Evelyn Schultz, Dianne Hogan, Gertrude Vale, Tim D’Angelo,

Pat Slovak, Patrick Gasey, Al Lovas, Dennis Knauft, Mary Jo Knauft

Strat Barrettsmith, Ray Machalinski, Bob Lapinski, Troy Butler, Mary Rollo, Jim Wogan,

Karen Arends, Stevens Sainte-Rose, Phillip Pagnotta, Sr.

CPT Jay Althoff, USA SN1 Trevor A. Amos, USN COL Steven Carozza, USA Sgt Michael J. Cinnick, USMC SGT Thomas Cleary, USA Capt Brian A. Dillon, USMC ENS Sara Dillon, USN SGT Alyssa Eastman, USA PO2 Swen Erickson, USN ETV2 Michael Gielczyk, USN SSgt Nick Halverson, USAF COL Matthew Hepburn, USA LTJG Alex Hoersten, USN ENS Kendall G. Knorr, USN LTJG Melanie C. Lecaroz, USN SPC Kimberly Santiago, USA MAJ Michael Milas, USA

MAJ Paul J. Milas, USA Cpl Israel Montelongo, USMC E3 Abraham L. Moore, USN CPT Christian A. Moree, USA Capt Sean P. Morrow, USMC Maj Thomas W. Morrow, USMC CDR Phil Pabellon, USCG PO1 Vincent Q. Padaoan, USN SGT Anthony R. Powers, USA SSG David Ptak, USA CAPT Katie Schullian, USN SFC Jason B. Strait, USA Capt Matthew Tegeler, USAF CDR Matthew Wauson, USN HN Anthony J. Wick, USN OC Michael D.Wick, Jr., USMC CPT Stephen M. Woldridge, USA

Please call Sue Wogan at 847-362-1005 if you would like to add your loved one to this list or have any changes to their information.

Please Pray For Our SMV Loved Ones Who Serve in the Military

Monday, Dec 11—Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 St. Damasus I 7:00am—No intention Tuesday, Dec 12— Zec 2:14-17; Lk 1:26-38 Our Lady of Guadalupe 9:00am—Gloria Campos Wednesday, Dec 13—Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 St. Lucy 7:00am—Stephen J. Grosko, Jr. Thursday, Dec 14—Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 St. John of the Cross 9:00am—No intention Friday, Dec 15—Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 7:00am—All our people Saturday, Dec 16—Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 8:30am—No intention 5:00pm—John & Marjorie Sullivan Sunday, Dec 17—Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 7:45am—Matt Stefan 9:30am—Rita Pleines, Leo Lavin, Marily Geisler, Al Ruffolo Jim Pullano 11:15am—Jack Lane, Rosetta Bocconcelli

READINGS, FEASTS & MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

MASS PRESIDERS, HOMILISTS & CHILDREN’S MINISTERS DECEMBER 16 & 17, 2017

5:00 PM Presider: B. Beaven Homilist: B. Beaven 7:45 AM Presider: J. Curtis Homilist: J. Curtis 9:30 AM Presider: J. Curtis L. Keller Homilist: J. Curtis M. Edwards 11:15 AM Presider: D. Olson C. Haberkorn Homilist: D. Olson N. Freihammer/ N. Herrera

OUR RECENTLY DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the souls of

Mona Coutre

Father George Dyer

We offer our sympathy to their fami-lies, and pray that their souls now rest in peace and joy in the arms of God.


Our Lady of Guadalupe,

pray for us!

(Feast Day—December 12)

SMV Week at a Glance

Gift Sunday Sunday, December 10 8:45am—PREP Classes

Gift Sorting after 11:15 Mass

1:15pm—Youth Ministry Service Day

2:00pm—Youth & Teen Choir Practice, Church

6:30pm—Baptism Preparation, Narthex

Monday, December 11 4:15pm—PREP Classes 6:30pm—Library Committee, 118 7:00pm—Spiritual Life Commission, 125 7:00pm—Men’s Club Board, PC Tuesday, December 12 9:30am—Small Christian Comm., 118 10:00am—Caregiver Support Group,

RMR 4:15pm—PREP Classes 6:30pm—Sharing Hands, SHO 7:00pm—Respect Life Committee, 118 Wednesday, December 13 9:00am—Bible Study, 118 7:00pm—Knights of Columbus, Quad 7:00—Human Concerns Comm, 110 7:00pm—RCIA Discovery Group, RMR 7:30pm—RCIA, 118 7:30pm—Choir Practice, Church

NEED HELP?

Alcohol or drug abuse: Call Alcoholics Anonymous 847-362-1811 Al-Anon 847-680-4640; Adult Chil-dren of Alcoholics 847-680-4640 Gambling: Call Sarah at 847-927-0265 or 1-800-522-4700 or visit www.gamblersanonymous. Narcotics: www.na.org Emotions Anonymous: 847-370-6937 Ask for Don. Drinking or Emotional Problems: Holbrook Counseling Ctr of Mundelein, 312-655-7725 Physical/sexual abuse: Call Jane 847-367-5676 or Lee 847-367-5034. The Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center offers counseling for children & adult survi-vors of abuse. Call 847-244-1187. Hot line is 847-872-7799. Reporting Allegations of Child Abuse to Civil Authorities: Contact Matt Chancey, Chief of Criminal Division at 847-377-3000. D.C.F.S. = 1-800-252-2873. To report sexual abuse of mi-nors by priests or deacons, lay em-ployees, and/or volunteers: Call Leah McCluskey, MSW, LSW, 312-751-5205. Confidential Hotline: 1-800-994-6200. Domestic Violence Group Counseling offered in English & Spanish. Monday evenings in Waukegan, Tuesday eve-nings in Mundelein. Call 847-249-4450 Pregnant and Need Help? Call 847-249-2700 (Aid for Women of Northern Lake County) Annulment Information/Support: Call Nancy at 847-234-4517 ; [email protected] Veteran Support. vets.archchicago.org

Thursday, December 14 5:00pm—PADS, PC 6:30pm—Vespers, Chapel 6:45pm—Small Christian Comm., 118 7:00pm—Mission Trip Meeting, Quad Friday, December 15 12:01am—7am—PADS, PC Saturday, December 16 9:00am—Rosary, Chapel (after 8:30

Mass)

9:00am—Sharing Hands, SHO

9:00am—Furniture Ministry, Garages

9:00am—Bible Study, 118

9:00am—Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, PC

Sharing Hands Gift Distribution, PC

Hospitality &

Ministry Showcase

Sunday, December 17 12:15pm—Decorate Church for Christ-

mas 1:00pm—Christmas Pageant 2:00pm—Youth & Teen Choir Practice,

Church

6:30pm—Youth Ministry Drop-In Location Code: AC=Administration Center ACCR= Admin Center Conference Room GH=Great Hall, JP Finnegan Center NH=North Hall, JP Finnegan Center N—Narthex O/S—Off-Site PC or Numbers= JP Finnegan Center or Classrooms PO=PREP Office RMR—Rectory Meeting Room (Lower Level) SHO—Sharing Hands Office TR=Teen Room

PADS ASSIGNMENTS DECEMBER 14 & 15 (WEEK 2) 6:00 – 8:30 PM— B. Campbell, S. Gray, J. Lorenzo, D. Schneider, M. Oroz-co, M. Sprieser, H. & S. Dennis, B. Campbell, S. Abderholden, L. Riley 8:30 – 11:00 PM—K. Holyoke, E. & V. Catalla, J. Schultz, L. D’Astice, M. Cacioppo, P. Allen 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM— J. Flynn, P. Calcott, J. Gedville 3:00 –7:00 AM— M. Sledz, T. Rausch, G. Wayne 5:15 – 7:00 AM—J. Steininger, K. Brosmith, L. White, J. Kucera, B. Hogan, F. Ruder, M. & J. Chang, S. & B. Newman If you have called Jane for a sub, disregard your name above.


Rev. Joseph C. Curtis, Pastor Rev. John P. Finnegan, Pastor Emeritus Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate John Glenn, Deacon Dan Moore, Deacon Gerald E. Nora, Deacon Phillip Pagnotta, Deacon James W. Wogan, Deacon Mark R. Zwolski, Deacon Marion Hornung, Director of Religious Education Jim Welch, Youth Minister Susan Gray, Business Manager Frank Ruder, Director of Sharing Hands Michele Farmer, Director of Music Sr. Mary Barbara Hassler, OSF, Director of Ministry of Care and Bereavement Contact for people with special needs: [email protected]

Sunday Masses: Saturdays at 5:00 PM Sundays at 7:45, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

11:15 AM Sunday Mass signed for the hearing impaired. (Except on the 4th Sunday of the month,

when there is a Mass for the Deaf) 4th Sunday of the month—Mass for the Deaf—4 PM

Weekday Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 AM

Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM Saturday Morning at 8:30 AM

Holy Day Masses: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM on the Feast

Confessions: Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 PM, or by appointment.

Baptisms & Weddings: Please call the Rectory to make

arrangements as far in advance as possible.

ST. MARY OF VERNON CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Office: 847-362-1005 Religious Education: 847-362-0653 Youth Ministry: 847-362-1021 Fax: 847-362-6375 Website: www.maryofvernon.org

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